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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Butter and Walnuts for Perfect Moist Loaf

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A simple, no-fuss banana bread recipe featuring browned butter and walnuts for a moist, flavorful loaf with a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown and nutty aroma appears, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  4. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the bananas and stir to combine. Then add eggs and mix well until smooth.
  5. Slowly stir in the cooled browned butter and vanilla extract until the batter is rich and glossy.
  6. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stopping as soon as the flour disappears to avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the chopped walnuts, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved walnuts on top if using.
  9. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 55 minutes.
  10. Let the bread rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If the top browns too fast, tent the loaf loosely with foil halfway through baking. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Toss walnuts in a tablespoon of flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Frozen bananas can be used if thawed and drained.

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